August Employee Wellness Opportunities

Thursday, August 1, 2024, 6:45am

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits

Yoga Classes
Lunchtime yoga classes continue and are open to all experience levels. A great opportunity to meet employees from other units, while also taking a break to stretch and have a midday reset.

  • Mondays and Thursdays (12:05 - 12:55pm, Ives 80): Meditative Yoga with Jeanne Janae
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays (12:05 - 12:55pm, Ives 80): Yoga Flow with Kim Purdy

Wellness Webinars
We are excited to share this month’s wellness webinars offered by Kaiser Permanente. These webinars are open to all employees regardless of your health plan election. Webinars remain available on-demand for six months after the live stream (with the exception of the live Calm Meditation Sessions which are available only at the time of the event).

  • A Guide to Reducing Your Cancer Risks
    Learn how to reduce your risk for cancer and information on cancer screenings.
    August 21, 2024 (Noon - 1pm)
    Register

  • Health Talk: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
    Join and learn: how ACEs can provide a snapshot of past trauma, how ACEs can contribute to health outcomes for individuals and communities, how ACEs can be buffered by positive childhood experiences and resilience
    August 22, 2024 (12:30 - 1:30pm)
    Register

  • On Demand Sessions from Previous Months
    CalPERS Financial Fitness
    CalPERS Battling Burnout
    CalPERS Summer Safety
    CalPERS Good for you, Good for the Planet.

    Available on Demand

Calm Meditation Sessions 
15-minute de-stress exercises using the Calm app.  

  • August 14, 2024 (10 - 10:15am)
    Join here at the time of event
  • August 28, 2024 (2 - 2:15pm)
    Join here at the time of event

Local Opportunities to Get Moving
Get ready to lace up your sneakers as the SSU Employee Wellness Program has secured exclusive discount codes for two local running events featuring distances for all levels. Whether you are a seasoned runner or wanting to try something new, you are invited to join us and walk, run or even skip your way to the finish line.

Additional information regarding our SSU Employee Wellness programs can be found here: https://hr.sonoma.edu/payroll/employee-wellness.